C-Class (W204) 2008 - 2014: C180K, C200K, C230, C280, C300, C350, C200CDI, C220CDI, C320CDI

My set up.

Old Oct 20, 2012 | 11:18 AM
  #1  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
My set up.

My Set Up #2: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...et-up-2-a.html

Going for CV3 and H&R SS

Springs arrived yesterday. Waiting on my wheels.

More pictures to come.

Last edited by PinoyC250; Dec 2, 2012 at 01:41 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2012 | 01:14 PM
  #2  
kevink2's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 9
From: Delaware
2004 Mazda6, 1993 RX7
Would you please take a few pictures of these springs, as they have special spacing variations between the coils, to give the spring a "progressive" spring rate, better described as a "dual rate" spring (I already have pics of some other "less aggressive" springs, that I will use to made a thread about the spring options and how they work on the car).

> ride on soft rate with some space between each coil, when cruising with light car load, people & stuff.

> ride on stiff rate when a wheel(s) is heavily loaded, like fronts from slamming on the brakes, or side wheels during a high G corner.

Here they are with Bilstein HD's:

H&R SS Springs with Bilstein HD shocks

Note: that thread has a lot of info about 6 people that have the SS springs.

Hopefully you can get some side shots, springs on ground, of a front and a rear spring.


BTW, what shocks are you going to used with these deep drop SS springs?

.
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2012 | 02:08 PM
  #3  
xXHotelCrazyXx's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,878
Likes: 8
From: five oh two
2008 W204 Sport
Make sure you get 5mm shim pads for the rear before you install the springs
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2012 | 05:51 PM
  #4  
kevink2's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 9
From: Delaware
2004 Mazda6, 1993 RX7
vs 10mm oem?

.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 12:20 AM
  #5  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
My wheels arrived today and when I opened all I found one with damage. Am so pissed..



















Last edited by PinoyC250; Nov 30, 2012 at 08:51 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 12:23 AM
  #6  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan

Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 12:26 AM
  #7  
xXHotelCrazyXx's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,878
Likes: 8
From: five oh two
2008 W204 Sport
looks like someone at the tire shop got carried away with the pull over bar
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:09 PM
  #8  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
Well still waiting for NJ to go back in service. They got hit big by Sandy.

Anyways here some photos of my car I finished installing H & R SS and CV3 (I used the OEM Rubber) I like the drop better and dont want to go any lower. Still need for spring to settle down, I expect for the drop to lower a little bit more.





Last edited by PinoyC250; Nov 12, 2012 at 10:20 PM.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:43 PM
  #9  
DEE-AMG's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
From: LONDON UK
C300 BLACK
Very nice looking wheels.

The car will defo drop some more. My arch now covers the tyres after 1 month with them on.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:23 PM
  #10  
ProjectCamaro's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 440
Likes: 1
From: Racine, WI
Pewter W211
DEE-AMG is correct, it will drop some more. Give it a week and you'll see a noticeable difference.

Do you have any before pictures to compare?
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:39 PM
  #11  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
Before:




After:

Last edited by PinoyC250; Nov 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:42 PM
  #12  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
Extra:




Last edited by PinoyC250; Nov 12, 2012 at 10:29 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:59 PM
  #13  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
My next MOD arrived today. Am still looking for good after market muffler, something not loud. I would like to keep the tone low as possible. Ill be using OEM AMG Dual Tip like the one on ebay.

Diffuser



Tips:
I picked this Tips because it has the AMG at the end and cheap.

Last edited by PinoyC250; Dec 1, 2012 at 05:08 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:20 AM
  #14  
xXHotelCrazyXx's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,878
Likes: 8
From: five oh two
2008 W204 Sport
Just do an xpipe and you will be set
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:44 AM
  #15  
snowmuch's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,370
Likes: 3
From: Calgary
C63 AMG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271062941399...84.m1423.l2649

Do they look similar to this one?
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:44 PM
  #16  
mvp2765's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
C
looking good so far
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 08:46 PM
  #17  
papashango's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,395
Likes: 26
From: Alberta
This and that.
Can an exhaust shop make x-pipe?

What sort of difference does it make to the sound/power? Are there any sound clips? I have my cf c63 diffuser and amg quad tips coming in. I was thinking when I go get them installed, maybe I'll ask the shop to do some x-pipe's as well? Or do I have to purchase something separate for that?

Car's looking good Pinoy!
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 09:04 PM
  #18  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
I dont have a V6. My car is I4 turbo single pipe all the to the end. So my option is to customize a Y pipe to split at the end. On the othe hand V6 u can either do H or X. i would pick H. Anyways, as far as sound i dont have any idea until i get the mods done. Thanks!

Originally Posted by papashango
Can an exhaust shop make x-pipe?

What sort of difference does it make to the sound/power? Are there any sound clips? I have my cf c63 diffuser and amg quad tips coming in. I was thinking when I go get them installed, maybe I'll ask the shop to do some x-pipe's as well? Or do I have to purchase something separate for that?

Car's looking good Pinoy!
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 09:30 PM
  #19  
papashango's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,395
Likes: 26
From: Alberta
This and that.
Thank!

I was more directing the question towards Hotelcrazy since he recommended a x-pipe. So I figured he could perhaps either educate us or direct us somewhere we could educate ourselves.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 10:34 PM
  #20  
xXHotelCrazyXx's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,878
Likes: 8
From: five oh two
2008 W204 Sport
Originally Posted by papashango
Thank!

I was more directing the question towards Hotelcrazy since he recommended a x-pipe. So I figured he could perhaps either educate us or direct us somewhere we could educate ourselves.
The factory resonator will have to go and be replaced by the x-pipe. You might want to call and get a few quotes to see what a fabricated x-pipe would cost versus already purchasing a MagnaFlow one such as this.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_22316260-P_x_x?cm_mmc=ACQ-_-Google-_-enhancedRM-_-22316260&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=22316260&ci_gpa=pl a&ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CI2xprvdrLMCFZGiPAod6B8Ayw #utm_source=acq&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=enh ancedrm&utm_content=22316260

Last edited by xXHotelCrazyXx; Oct 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 01:40 AM
  #21  
IW IE IS IT IA's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 86
Likes: 1
From: Chino Hills
2012 C Class
Nice!.I'm running pretty much the same set up,I just hate how the H&R SS sits up front,the rear sits nice though.Does your front sit higher?
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 08:25 AM
  #22  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
Ill give it time to adjust. But u can see the front sits a little higher if u look closely. Besides that it looks good and run smooth like it was oem.
Originally Posted by IW IE IS IT IA
Nice!.I'm running pretty much the same set up,I just hate how the H&R SS sits up front,the rear sits nice though.Does your front sit higher?
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2012 | 08:26 AM
  #23  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
Just need fender rolling... I need to find someone whos pro! Lol

Last edited by PinoyC250; Nov 12, 2012 at 10:35 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:41 PM
  #24  
PinoyC250's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
1990 Honda Civic Si Hatch / 2008 G37SCoupe / 2011 G25Sedan / 2012 C250 Sport Sedan
So no fender rolliong or shaving going to happen..but I found a way to aviod rubbing. Dont fill tank full.. lol

I installed my Diffuser today and it looks great! Install was easy, Although I did some minor customization to hold the c63 diffuser stronger since the OEM bracket came short. I still used the OEM bracket instead of spending extra 50 bucks for raplacement.

I got my muffler today! just waiting for my tips!!

Before:

After:
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 12:42 AM
  #25  
Cosworth2000's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 188
From: Toronto
2022 E53 AMG
Nice rims and setup....hey is that a 2012 model and did your car not come with the Dynamic suspension?

Also is there any other type of defuser other than the AMG type?

Last edited by Cosworth2000; Nov 13, 2012 at 01:02 AM.
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:05 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE